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• Super Falcons Star Rants Over Troubled Relationship

  26-07-2026 16:03 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has expressed deep frustration over a troubled relationship, stating that it is draining her. Asisat via her Snapchat posted a raw and emotional rant online detailing her exhaustion with relationship stress. Read Also:Pulisic Sparks Dating Rumours With Country Singer, Moroney Relationship Stress She openly shared that the situation is wearing [...]
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• Nigeria joins 2 other countries in exclusive World Cup group

  24-08-2026 17:35 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria’s Falconets are set to achieve a remarkable feat at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, becoming one of only three countries to have featured in every edition of the tournament since its inception.The Nigerian side will join Brazil and the United States as the only nations with a perfect attendance record when the 2026 tournament gets underway in Poland.The competition is scheduled to take place from September 5 to 27, 2026, with the tournament expanding to 24 teams for th
  
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• Okpebholo pledges steady funding for Edo road projects

  24-08-2026 17:31 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Monday Okpebholo assures contractors of steady funding for Edo road projects, aiming for significant progress before Christmas despite rainy seasoRead More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-pledges-steady-funding-for-edo-road-projects/
  
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• Costa Backs Moffi To Make Big Impact At Hamburg

  24-08-2026 17:22 via completesports.com
  Hamburg sporting director Claus Costa is confident Terem Moffi will make a significant impact at the Bundesliga club. Moffi completed a permanent move to Hamburg from Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice on Monday, adding more firepower to the German side’s attack. The Nigeria international brings plenty of experience to the club, having previously played across [...]
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• I Won’t Run For FIFA Presidency –Čeferin

  24-08-2026 17:21 via completesports.com
  
  UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has confirmed that he is not interested in running for the FIFA presidency, stating he loves his current role and wants to maintain his credibility. He warned that under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino must either step down or face a leadership challenge at the March 2027 Congress. Read Also:U-20 WWC: Falconets [...]
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• Two feared killed as crisis rocks Osun motor park

  24-08-2026 17:14 via punchng.com
  
  Two people are feared dead in Ikire, Osun State, following an alleged attempt to take over a motor park. Learn more about the Osun motor park crisis.Read More: https://punchng.com/two-feared-killed-as-crisis-rocks-osun-motor-park/
  
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• PHOTOS: Nollywood stars, family, friends gather to bid Ogogo farewell

  24-08-2026 17:14 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood stars, family, and friends gathered in Ilaro, Ogun State, to bid farewell to veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died at 66Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-nollywood-stars-family-friends-gather-to-bid-ogogo-farewell/
  
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• JUST IN: Poco Lee to appear in London court September 15 over assault — Nigerians in UK leader

  24-08-2026 17:14 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian dancer Poco Lee is set to appear in a London court on September 15 over an alleged assault. Get the latest details on Poco Lee’s arrest and courtRead More: https://punchng.com/just-in-poco-lee-to-appear-in-london-court-september-15-over-assault-nigerians-in-uk-leader/
  
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• Nwaiwu: ‘Every Player Who Plays Against Salah Needs To Be Very Prepared’

  24-08-2026 17:13 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has disclosed that facing Trabzonspor teammate Mohamed Salah requires a player to be 100% ready and completely focused. He noted that defenders must maintain total concentration because the Egyptian forward is a top-level player who punishes even the smallest mistakes. Read Also:Done Deal: Bendel Insurance Re-Sign Super Eagles Goalkeeper Obasogie [...]
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• Oyo acting gov sympathises with traders over market fire, pledges support

  24-08-2026 16:59 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo Acting Governor Abdulraheem Lawal sympathises with traders affected by the Oranyan Market fire in Ibadan, pledging state government support and reliefRead More: https://punchng.com/oyo-acting-gov-sympathises-with-traders-over-market-fire-pledges-support/
  
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• UEFA boss Ceferin rules out FIFA presidency run

  24-08-2026 16:43 via punchng.com
  
  UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin rules out replacing Gianni Infantino but warns the FIFA president must quit or face a leadership challenge amid growing pressRead More: https://punchng.com/uefa-boss-ceferin-rules-out-fifa-presidency-run/
  
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• Ogun gov, Mr Latin, others bid Ogogo farewell

  24-08-2026 16:43 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, Mr Latin, and other Nollywood stars gathered to bid farewell to veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, whRead More: https://punchng.com/ogun-gov-mr-latin-others-bid-ogogo-farewell/
  
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• Ogogo used his talent to tell Nigerian stories, Tinubu mourns veteran actor

  24-08-2026 16:43 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu mourns the passing of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, highlighting his immense contributions to Nigerian cRead More: https://punchng.com/ogogo-used-his-talent-to-tell-nigerian-stories-tinubu-mourns-veteran-actor/
  
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• Legal council bans Atiba varsity from offering law for 10 years

  24-08-2026 16:43 via punchng.com
  
  The Council of Legal Education has banned Atiba University from offering law for 10 years due to inadequate facilities and admission policy violations. LeaRead More: https://punchng.com/legal-council-bans-atiba-varsity-from-offering-law-for-10-years/
  
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• 2027: Makinde best man to defeat Tinubu — APM

  24-08-2026 16:26 via punchng.com
  
  The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) endorses Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as the strongest opposition candidate to defeat President Tinubu in the 2027 preRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-best-man-to-defeat-tinubu-apm/
  
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• Armoured vehicles boosting security in Sokoto community – LG boss

  24-08-2026 16:09 via punchng.com
  
  Sabon Birni LG Chairman reports significant improvement in Sokoto security following the deployment of armoured vehicles, reducing bandit attacks.Read More: https://punchng.com/armoured-vehicles-boosting-security-in-sokoto-community-lg-boss/
  
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• Done Deal: Bendel Insurance Re-Sign Super Eagles Goalkeeper Obasogie

  24-08-2026 16:06 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has completed a return to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Bendel Insurance. The 26-year-old has signed a one-year contract with the Benin City club, marking a return to familiar surroundings after spells abroad. Insurance Welcome Goalie Bendel Insurance confirmed Obasogie’s return on their official X account on Monday. “Back [...]
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• Sports Minister Gives South Africa FA 21 Days To Account For Over $800,000 VAR Funds

  24-08-2026 16:00 via completesports.com
  
  Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie has revealed that SAFA has been given 21 days to account for R13 million ($811,535.29) allocated towards the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in South African football. McKenzie says he demanded the return of the money after becoming frustrated by the lack of progress in introducing the technology to [...]
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• Funke Akindele faces backlash over birthday post on Ogogo’s burial day

  24-08-2026 15:53 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood actress Funke Akindele receives criticism for her birthday post on the same day veteran actor Ogogo was buried, sparking debate on social media.Read More: https://punchng.com/funke-akindele-faces-backlash-over-birthday-post-on-ogogos-burial-day/
  
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• Risk-On or Risk-Off? How to Read Global Sentiment Before You Trade

  24-08-2026 15:51 via punchng.com
  
  Understand risk-on and risk-off market sentiment to make informed trading decisions. Learn how global sentiment affects asset classes and your trades.Read More: https://punchng.com/risk-on-or-risk-off-how-to-read-global-sentiment-before-you-trade/
  
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• VIDEO: Ogogo’s body buried in Ogun

  24-08-2026 15:31 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has been buried in Ilaro, Ogun State. Watch the video of Ogogo buried amid tears and tribuRead More: https://punchng.com/video-ogogos-body-buried-in-ogun/
  
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• 2026 Ballon d’Or top 5 favourites ahead of shortlist

  24-08-2026 15:16 via vanguardngr.com
  With the official 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or set to be unveiled, the debate over who will lift football’s most prestigious individual award in Paris has reached a fever pitch.
  A thrilling 2025–26 campaign, capped by a dramatic summer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, has set up one of the most unpredictable and tightly contested voting races in recent memory.The jury of top-100 FIFA-ranked international journalists will weigh extraordinary individual
  
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• UEFA sets September 2 deadline for Champions League squad registration

  24-08-2026 15:15 via punchng.com
  
  UEFA has set September 2 as the deadline for clubs to register their Champions League squad for the 2026/27 season. Learn about squad limits and player eliRead More: https://punchng.com/uefa-sets-september-2-deadline-for-champions-league-squad-registration/
  
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• Kremlin threatens to destroy Ukraine missile plants over UK support

  24-08-2026 15:15 via punchng.com
  
  The Kremlin warns it will destroy Ukraine missile plants producing SCALP missiles, accusing Britain of fueling the conflict by providing production informaRead More: https://punchng.com/kremlin-threatens-to-destroy-ukraine-missile-plants-over-uk-support/
  
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• Grow thick skin to survive fame, says Timi Dakolo

  24-08-2026 15:15 via punchng.com
  
  Timi Dakolo advises aspiring celebrities to develop thick skin to navigate the harsh realities of fame, including rumors and public scrutiny.Read More: https://punchng.com/grow-thick-skin-to-survive-fame-says-timi-dakolo/
  
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• Ekiti partners group to expand reproductive healthcare access

  24-08-2026 15:15 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti State Government collaborates with Onelife Initiative to expand access to comprehensive reproductive health services for women and girls, training heRead More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-partners-group-to-expand-reproductive-healthcare-access/
  
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• 2027: Amnesty boss urges IYC to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election

  24-08-2026 15:15 via punchng.com
  
  The Presidential Amnesty Programme Administrator, Dennis Otuaro, urges the Ijaw Youth Council to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election iRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-amnesty-boss-urges-iyc-to-mobilise-support-for-tinubus-re-election/
  
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• Bayelsa disburses N90m, empowerment packages to 600 entrepreneurs

  24-08-2026 15:00 via punchng.com
  
  Bayelsa State empowers 600 young entrepreneurs with N150,000 each and PoS terminals, disbursing N90m to boost local businesses and skills acquisition.Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-disburses-n90m-empowerment-packages-to-600-entrepreneurs/
  
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• 1xCup 2026: Goals Galore As Ajuwa, ECAS, Elite Stars, Daja Advance

  24-08-2026 14:37 via completesports.com
  
  It was goals galore on Matchday 15 of the IxCup 2026 with a total of 14 goals scored after Ajuwa FA, ECAS FA, Elite Stars FC and Daja Unite emerged as the winners of four keenly contested matches at the Inspire Sports Ground on Saturday, August 22. Ajuwa FA edged Vinmo Energy FC 6-5 on [...]
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• Police will not be intimidated, IG vows as force honours fallen officers

  24-08-2026 14:32 via punchng.com
  
  The Inspector-General of Police honours 10 fallen officers, vowing the force will not be intimidated and remains committed to protecting lives and propertyRead More: https://punchng.com/police-will-not-be-intimidated-ig-vows-as-force-honours-fallen-officers/
  
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